Zander Sherman is an author and freelance journalist. His work focuses on politics, crime, mental health, education, and memoir.Sherman began his journalism career at a local magazine after high school. He left the magazine to author his book, and now works as a freelance journalist. His work has appeared in Vanity Fair and Esquire. He also composes lyrics for the band Larch. His first book, "The Curiosity of School: Education and the Dark Side of Enlightenment," was published in 2012.Sherman was raised in Muskoka. He graduated from Bracebridge and Muskoka Lakes Secondary School.